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Lauki Kofta Curry ( Healthy Heart)


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These koftas are prepared with lauki in a larger proportion, in comparison to potato, to minimize the caloric value of the dish. Also, koftas are not deep-fried, but are simmered and cooked in the curry itself. This makes a tasty combination with lachha soya paratha.

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Lauki Kofta Curry ( Healthy Heart) recipe - How to make Lauki Kofta Curry ( Healthy Heart)

Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:     4Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

For The Lauki Koftas
1 1/2 cups grated bottle gourd (doodhi / lauki)
1/3 cup boiled , peeled and mashed potatoes
1/2 cup besan (bengal gram flour)
1 1/2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1 tsp ginger-garlic (adrak-lehsun) paste
1 tsp chaat masala
salt to taste

For The Curry
1 tsp oil
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 cup grated onions
1 tsp ginger (adrak) paste
1 tsp garlic (lehsun) paste
1/2 cup grated tomatoes
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 tsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder
1/2 tsp chilli powder
salt to taste
1 tsp cornflour dissolved in 2 tbsp low fat milk , 99.7% fat-free
1/2 tsp garam masala
Method

For the lauki koftas
    For the lauki koftas
  1. Strain the liquid out of the bottle gourd and preserve it to add in the gravy.
  2. Combine all the ingredients in a non-stick pan and stir it over medium flame till the mixture leaves the sides of the pan.
  3. Remove and cool slightly. Divide this mixture into 14 equal portions and roll each portion into oval koftas. Keep aside.

For the curry
    For the curry
  1. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan and add the cumin seeds.
  2. When the seeds crackle, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for a minute.
  3. Add the ginger paste, garlic paste, tomatoes, turmeric powder, coriander-cumin seeds powder and chilli powder and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  4. Add the reserved liquid of the bottle gourd and 1½ cups of water, mix well and bring to a boil, while stirring occasionally.
  5. Add the salt and cornflour-water mixture, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally.
  6. Add the koftas, and garam masala, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for another 1 to 2 minutes.
  7. Serve hot with parathas or brown rice.

Handy tip
    Handy tip
  1. The koftas tend to crumble if you boil them too much in the gravy. So, it's better to add them just before you're ready to serve them.

Lauki Kofta Curry (Healthy Heart Recipe) Video by Tarla Dalal

Accompaniments

Lachha Soya Paratha 
Lehsuni Bajra Aur Kaddu ki Roti 
Pyaz ki Roti, Healthy Pyaz ka Paratha 

Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy110 cal
Protein4.9 g
Carbohydrates16.9 g
Fiber4.6 g
Fat2.6 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium89.6 mg

RECIPE SOURCE : Healthy Heart CookbookBuy this cookbook

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Lauki Kofta Curry ( Healthy Heart)
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 on 18 Sep 21 09:51 AM


Please specify quantity for potatoes
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Tarla Dalal    Thanks for the feedback. It is 1/3 cup boiled, peeled and mashed potatoes. The recipe has been updated. Keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.
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20 Sep 21 03:38 PM
Lauki Kofta Curry ( Healthy Heart)
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 on 27 Nov 20 10:32 PM


V nice recipe will surely try
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Tarla Dalal    Thanks for the feedback !!! Keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.
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28 Nov 20 10:32 AM
Lauki Kofta Curry ( Healthy Heart)
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 on 27 Nov 20 10:31 PM


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 on 15 Apr 20 03:26 PM


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 on 18 Feb 18 09:51 AM


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Lauki Kofta Curry ( Healthy Heart)
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 on 26 Aug 16 06:23 PM


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Tarla Dalal    Hi Bhavika , we are delighted you loved the Lauki Kofta Curry recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback and review recipes you have loved. Happy Cooking.
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27 Aug 16 09:42 AM
Lauki Kofta Curry ( Healthy Heart)
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 on 05 Aug 16 07:36 PM


This recipe is too good. I did the same way and koftas without deep frying is really nice . Everybody liked it. Thanks for this recipe and you are the best. Your recipes are simple, nutritious and tasty. The way they are made make cooking easy and enjoyable. Thank you.
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Tarla Dalal    Hi Pavani , we are delighted you loved the Lauki Kofta Curry recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback and review recipes you have loved. Happy Cooking.
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06 Aug 16 10:16 AM
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Deepmala anand
 on 07 Nov 12 12:37 AM


Vry good recipe.... Everybody like fried kofta's but these steamed kofta's r vry good for weight watchers.
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Foodie #542714
 on 02 Sep 11 01:56 PM


the koftas should be deep fried.
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